Wireless Wednesday Dev Kit Pick of the Week: Silicon Labs Environmental and Biometric Sensor Puck with Bluetooth Low Energy and iOS/Android App Starter Kit
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The SENSOR-PUCK provides a convenient development and demo platform for Silicon Labs’ Si114x Optical Sensors and Si701x/2x Relative Humidity and Temperature Sensors. The coin-cell battery operated SENSOR-PUCK is controlled by an EFM32™ energy friendly MCU. A Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module is used to broadcast sensor data to iOS or Android smartphones with the downloadable SENSOR-PUCK app. Place your finger tip over the Si1147 sensor to measure heart rate. Environmental sensing of UV Index, ambient light, relative humidity, and temperature is also provided. For power management, the board features a Touchstone TS3310 boost DC/DC converter.
Silicon Labs Sensor Puck
Silicon Labs' EFM32 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) family is the world's most energy-friendly microcontroller and is especially suited for use in low-power and energy-sensitive applications, including energy, water, and gas metering, building automation, alarm and security and portable medical/fitness equipment. Since battery replacement is often not possible for reasons of access and cost, such applications need to operate for as long as possible without external power or operator intervention.
The Silicon Labs Sensor Puck app is downloadable at no charge from the Google Play store. The app is also available for download in the iTunes app store, search for Silicon Labs Sensor Puck.
For additional Silicon Labs product information or technical support, contact Symmetry Electronics, an authorized distributor of industry leading wireless, audio/video and embedded chips, modules and dev/eval tools (877) 466-9722.
About Symmetry Electronics
Established in 1998, Symmetry Electronics, a Division of Braemac, is a global distributor of electronic components and systems. Combining premier components and comprehensive value-added services with an expert in-house engineering team, Symmetry supports engineers in the design, development, and deployment of a broad range of connected technologies.
Exponential Technology Group Member
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway company TTI, Inc. in 2017, Symmetry Electronics is a proud Exponential Technology Group (XTG) member. A collection of specialty semiconductor distributors and engineering design firms, XTG stands alongside industry leaders TTI Inc., Mouser Electronics, and Sager Electronics. Together, we provide a united global supply chain solution with the shared mission of simplifying engineering, offering affordable technologies, and assisting engineers in accelerating time to market. For more information about XTG, visit www.xponentialgroup.com.